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Paolo Bianco

@paolobianco

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Dedicated SOC Analyst with expertise in security threat management.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in security analysis and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with over 5 years of experience in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents. My proficiency in various security tools and technologies, combined with a strong background in incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management, allows me to maintain the highest standards of information security. I am committed to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets.

Throughout my career, I have prioritized vulnerabilities based on CVSS scores and risk levels, tracking remediation progress through data-driven insights. My expertise extends to vulnerability and compliance reports against NIST, PCI-DSS, and CIS frameworks, utilizing tools such as Rapid7 Insight IVM. I have developed and maintained SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures, ensuring a robust security posture for the organizations I serve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

SOC Analyst

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Private Organizations

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Monitored and analyzed security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to detect and respond to security incidents. Conducted in-depth analysis of malicious activities and potential threats, utilizing threat intelligence and advanced threat detection techniques.

SIEM IDS EDR Threat Intelligence Incident Response Vulnerability Management

Liaison Officer

US Army Cyber Center of Excellence

Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Served as an Army liaison officer representative, interacting with senior leaders in the cyber and IT industry for a state-of-the-art project in cloud-centric environments related to cybersecurity and information management. Mitigated threats by correlating and analyzing data to identify malicious traffic using security products.

Cybersecurity IT Signal Cloud Security Data Analysis Information Management NIST PCI DSS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CompTIA

Certification, IT Support and Help Desk

Completed the CompTIA A+ certification, focusing on IT support and help desk functions. This certification provided foundational knowledge in computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting.

CompTIA

Certification, Cybersecurity

Obtained the CompTIA Security+ certification, which covered essential cybersecurity principles. This included network security, threats and vulnerabilities, and security operations.

CompTIA

Certification, Cybersecurity

Achieved the CompTIA CySA+ certification, demonstrating advanced skills in cybersecurity analysis. This involved threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

ISC2

Certification, Cybersecurity

Earned the CISSP certification, a globally recognized standard for information security professionals. This certification validated expertise across various security domains.

Unknown University

Bachelor of Strategic Sciences, IT and Networking

Completed a Bachelor of Strategic Sciences degree with a focus on IT and Networking. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of strategic aspects in information technology and network infrastructure.